India, Aug. 3 -- In what is the final stage in the procurement of 500 new CNG buses, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Ltd. (PMPML) officials along with Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT) officials recently jointly inspected a prototype of the new buses, marking a significant step before the beginning of large-scale production.

During the inspection, the authorities reviewed the vehicle's overall design, passenger seating, safety features and operational efficiency. Based on the feedback received, a few modifications have been recommended, including changes to the rear-row seating layout and certain interior components. Once these changes are incorporated and CIRT grants its final approval, the manufacturer will begin productio...